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What is a parasocial relationship?

What is a parasocial relationship?

Flowchart showing parasocial relationships as one-sided bonds, the three intensity levels, and the absorption-addiction and attachment explanations

A parasocial relationship is a one-sided psychological bond with a media figure such as a celebrity, influencer, sportsperson, or fictional character. The fan may feel genuine closeness, but the celebrity does not know them personally, so the bond lacks reciprocity.

Parasocial relationships Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Parasocial relationships

Step-by-step lessons covering AQA A Level Psychology Parasocial relationships for A Level Psychology. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.

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